About
Kevin Stone is KTAR’s Senior Web Content Editor. He is a seasoned journalist who was born in New York and grew up in Phoenix. He got his start doing agate for the Mesa Tribune sports section — remember newspapers? — in the 1990s while completing his print journalism degree. He went on to work for The Dallas Morning News as a copy editor and page designer for the paper’s award-winning sports section before spending nearly a decade in various positions with ESPN.com. He returned to the Valley in 2013 and joined the KTAR News digital team in 2018. His favorite activities are collecting records, going to concerts and sporting events, and dining out with his beautiful wife.
Expertise
- News and sports writing and editing
- Social media management
- Wordle wizardry
Education
- University of Arizona – Bachelor’s degree in general studies with minors in English, sociology and psychology.
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2019Maricopa County leads nation in population growth for 3rd straight year
Maricopa County was the nation’s fastest-growing county for the third consecutive year in 2018, according to federal estimates released Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2019MCAO: Contrary to narrative, Arizona prison population is declining
Metro Phoenix’s top prosecutor is pushing back against the narrative that the Arizona prison population is growing out of control.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 18, 2019Microsoft reportedly buying another chunk of land in Goodyear
Microsoft reportedly is gobbling up another chunk of land in Goodyear, the tech behemoth's second recent real estate deal in the West Valley suburb.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2019Longtime Peoria city councilman resigns because of health issues
Longtime Peoria City Councilman Carlo Leone, 84, resigned from office after 20 years Tuesday because of ongoing health issues.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2019Anita Malik joins Democratic race to unseat US Rep. David Schweikert
Anita Malik announced Wednesday she is taking a second run at U.S. Rep. David Schweikert’s seat, joining Dr. Hiral Tipirneni in the Democratic field.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2019License no longer required to blow dry, shampoo or style hair in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation repealing licensing requirements for people providing “dry bar” services that don’t include applying chemicals or cutting hair.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2019Arizona researchers attempt to detect CTE in living former NFL players
Arizona researchers contributed to a recent study of former NFL players in an effort to diagnose CTE, a degenerative brain disease, in living patients.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2019Arizona political leaders heartbroken over Notre Dame Cathedral fire
Political leaders from Arizona expressed sadness and sympathy as a fire tore through the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 13, 20192 metro Phoenix credit unions announce proposed merger
Valley-based Canyon State Credit Union and Deer Valley Credit Union are hoping to complete their merger this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2019
Cindy McCain says border walls don’t deter human trafficking in US
Cindy McCain said border walls don’t deter human trafficking in the United States, contrary to President Donald Trump’s assertion.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2019South Phoenix light rail extension gets federal approval, access to funds
The south Phoenix light rail extension gained federal approval this week to move into its next phase, pumping millions of dollars into the project.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2019Testing finds chemicals in water samples at Luke Air Force Base
Potentially toxic chemicals were found in groundwater at Luke Air Force Base, but the drinking water at the West Valley facility was deemed safe.
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UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 12, 2019
Let there be lightsabers: New ‘Star Wars’ movie has title, trailer
Hang on to your lightsabers, “Star Wars” fans, the final episode of the third trilogy has a title and a trailer. Say hello to "The Rise of Skywalker."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2019Party like it’s 1989: B-52s coming to Phoenix this summer
The B-52s are bringing the '80s back to Comerica Theatre in Phoenix this summer as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2019Goodyear moves forward with plans for new city hall, civic square
The West Valley suburb of Goodyear is moving ahead with plans to create a community centerpiece with a new city hall, library and 2-acre park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 12, 2019ZZ Top bringing 50th anniversary tour to Phoenix this summer
ZZ Top, that little ol’ band from Texas, is heading out on a 50th anniversary tour that will stop at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix this summer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2019Gilbert simplifies school schedule to address late bus issues
To address chronically late buses, Gilbert Public Schools adopted a simplified bell schedule to start in the 2019-20 school year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2019First responders show love to fallen Mesa firefighter’s young daughter
Valley first responders united in Mesa on Wednesday morning to let a little girl who lost her mother know she would always be part of their family.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2019Mayor of Mexican city sentenced for using fraudulent passport in Arizona
The mayor of a small Mexican city was sentenced to 15 months in prison for trying to use a fraudulent passport at an Arizona port of entry.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 8, 2019Phoenix Zoo welcomes 14-year-old Rayma to its orangutan family
A Bornean orangutan named Rayma arrived at the Phoenix Zoo last week from Wisconsin’s Milwaukee County Zoo. Her great grandmother was a Valley legend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2019Triathlon event, Tour de Tempe to clog East Valley streets this weekend
The streets of Tempe will be clogged this weekend with triathlon competitors and bicycle enthusiasts taking part in the Tour de Tempe community ride.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2019Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing Schnepf Farms two times
A man suspected of stealing equipment and family heirlooms from Schnepf Farms has been arrested, authorities said Friday, and many items were recovered.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2019Tempe City Council to vote on removing Kolby Granville from office
The Tempe City Council will vote April 12 on removing member Kolby Granville from office over allegations of sexual assault and providing alcohol to minors.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2019Celine Dion leaving Las Vegas, coming to Phoenix area in March 2020
Celine Dion announced Thursday she’ll embark on a North American tour this fall that will bring her to Gila River Arena in Glendale next spring.